About Funeral Pre-Planning

About Funeral Pre-Planning

Simply put, death is an inevitable part of life. It’s just one of those few events you can’t escape. And although the thought of death and knowing that one day you’ll take your last breath seems morbid; it’s actually something to prepare for.

Preplanning a funeral doesn’t mean you’ve accepted death and that it will happen soon. It really means you’re making preparations to ensure your family knows that everything is ready when the time finally comes. And by doing so, you’re giving yourself and your family some peace of mind.

If you’re interested in preplanning a funeral in Plymouth, we’re here to help. Below we’ve compiled useful information to help you better understand funeral pre-arrangements. This section will help you make decisions for the future by explaining what is involved in funeral pre-arrangements, the rewards of pre-planning a funeral, and what options are available.
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How Do You Want To be Remembered?

Ask yourself, when you die what will your funeral service look like? Will it even be a funeral service? Maybe you want a cremation service and celebration of life. But does your family know that? These are all things you’ve probably never thought about.

That’s one of the biggest benefits of funeral preplanning. You get to decide what you want at your service. After all, it’s a day for people to come together and celebrate a life well lived as they honor your memory. Shouldn’t you have some sort of say in how it goes?

Not only does preplanning a funeral let you decide what you want at your service, it also benefits your family. Rather than spending time stressing over decisions and trying to hastily arrange a funeral service, they can spend time grieving together. Funeral preplanning allows your family to have more time together comforting one another and preparing to say goodbye. The additional time spent together and relief of unnecessary stress is like one final gift you can leave your loved ones.

Funeral Preplanning Options

When you start to preplan your funeral service, you’ll find that it provides a sense of relief and reward. The relief comes from knowing that your final wishes have been communicated and planned for. The feeling of reward comes from knowing that your loved ones will not have to face the emotional or financial responsibilities of planning a funeral service when you’re gone.

There are a growing number of options available to the public today when seeking to preplan and prepay for their final wishes. We can tailor a plan that's right for you. From single pay plans to automatic monthly bank withdrawals designed to meet anyone's budget concerns, our staff would be pleased to outline the choices available.

In today’s economy, inflation is a normal part of business. A prepaid funeral can protect you and your family from inflation affecting the cost of a service. If you have any questions about prepaying for your funeral, please do not hesitate to ask a member of our staff.
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When is the Best Time to Pre-Plan Your Funeral?

We’d like to say “right now”, but know you may not be emotionally ready to take on this task. Perhaps the best time to begin making your funeral pre-arrangements is when you have a family you wish to protect from the emotional and financial burdens they will carry when you leave them with no plan at all.

By taking time now to collect funeral cost information and calmly making choices related to your own funeral arrangements, you'll be protecting your family against the stress of having to make these decisions at a time of extreme emotional stress. This way you can carefully choose specific items you want and need... and pay for them now. Prepaid Investments through funeral homes allows families to fund their funerals in advance through different investment vehicles.

The Six Common Reasons for Pre-Planning a Funeral

Today, more individuals and families are making the decision to prearrange their funerals than ever before. Because of the factors such as inflation, fewer extended family members living close by, and other changes in our society, planning your own funeral can make a lot of sense.

If you’re still unsure about funeral preplanning don’t be, here are six of the most common reasons people choose to preplan a funeral:
  1. Communicates your wishes
  2. Reduces stress for family and friends
  3. Saves you money
  4. Locks in the price and protects you from inflation
  5. Shows that you care 
  6. Relieves your loved ones of the financial responsibility
Any one of those reasons is good, but when you take them all together, it’s easy to see why pre-planning your funeral is one of the smartest things you can do. If you agree, give us a call to set an appointment with Doug or Katie.

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Plymouth’s Trusted Funeral Preplanning Experts

For years, Bartlett funeral home has been the funeral home in Plymouth families trust to honor their loved ones. Our caring and experienced team of funeral professionals will be by your side every step of the way offering the support and guidance you need. 

If you have any questions about funeral preplanning or would like to start making your arrangements today, please contact us for assistance.
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